The Art of The Egyptian Hieroglyphics

The Egyptian Hieroglyphs are among the old writing systems in the world. Eventually, the pictures they used to represent words came to represents sounds. Egyptian hieroglyphs or ''sacred inscriptions'' were adapted for use in everyday life, in addition to their important religious and mystical identity.

The Egyptian writing system is obscure and complex, but eventually also quite straightforward. The system of Egyptian hieroglyphs is divided into three major categories, namely: logograms, signs that write out morphemes; phonograms, signs that represent one or more sounds; and lastly, determinatives, signs that denote neither morpheme nor sound but help with the meaning of a group of signs that precede them.

Egyptian hieroglyphics play an importance role to the culture and art of the ancient people in the country. The hieroglyphics were a system with 24 alphabetic characters. Vowels would not be written down, but there were phonograms and ideograms. Hieroglyphics were carved and painted. However, ancient Egyptians used a simple cursive form of hieroglyphic called hieratic in their simple everyday life. In addition, there were 750 different hieroglyphs, and it took several years before an individual could learn to read and write their system.

The ancient Egyptian word for hieroglyphs, literally translated as ''language of the gods'', indicates their importance. Religious rituals and priests used hieroglyphics to write down prayers, and any other related writings in worshiping the gods. Ancient Egyptians believed that hieroglyphic writing inside coffins or to the tomb walls of the deceased person helped guide the dead through the afterlife. In addition, government and civil officials used hieroglyphs in writing royal documents and important historical facts. They believed also that jewelry that engraved hieroglyphic signs or symbols protect an individual. Until today, jewelry with hieroglyphics and cartouche remain in demand and popular.

Due to the massive help and functions of hieroglyphs, the system of the ancient Egyptian writings had been developed and standardized. There were a few changes that took place in the system during the duration of Egyptian civilization.

Today, the study of hieroglyphics is very popular; as a matter of fact there are several hieroglyphics courses on the internet that offer learning and studying about hieroglyphics writings. However, interpreting properly and correctly the significant meanings of any hieroglyphic symbol is essential, not only to understand the thoughts correctly but also to further understand the rich heritage and history of Egyptians, as well as developments of human writing systems in general.

Just like any other languages or any writing systems, Egyptian hieroglyphics should be given importance and respect, since they represent an important record in world history that can help modern people understand and learn the vital significance of communication and languages.

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